just as
Idioms-
In precisely the same way as. For example, He's signing his name just as he's always done it . [Early 1600s]
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Also, just so . To the same degree as. For example, Jim's running just as fast as his friend , or He intended to give them just so much work as they could do in a day . [Late 1600s] Also see just so .
Example Sentences
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For Edgar-Jones, the themes in Austen's books are just as revelant today.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
“He’s just as tough as they come,” Palmer said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
It’s just as good for a long breakfast as it is for an aperitivo later in the day.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
A few hours later, at Michigan State University, El-Sayed did his best to change the subject, just as he later did with me.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
Tansy was named for a wildflower, which suited her because she was just as countrified and rawboned as me and Lloyd, almost.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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